CoinDesk Podcast Network Is A Bull Run Still in Play for Q4?
Oct 14, 2025
In this insightful discussion, Alice Liu, Head of Research at CoinMarketCap, shares her expertise on the cryptocurrency market. She highlights key drivers behind Bitcoin's surge to $111K, including significant whale movements and Jerome Powell's speech on interest rates. Alice also delves into the impact of U.S.-China trade tensions on crypto and the ongoing altcoin season driven by memecoins. With an optimistic BTC outlook of $150K for Q4, she explores how digital asset treasuries are reshaping institutional strategies.
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Weekend Pullback Signals Broad Risk-Off
- Global markets pulled back over the weekend with crypto, equities, gold and oil all weakening.
- Alice Liu says the next 24–48 hours look uncertain as markets digest macro shocks.
Three Catalysts To Watch Short-Term
- Key near-term drivers are U.S.-China trade tensions, ETF inflows versus profit-taking, and Jerome Powell's upcoming speech.
- Liu highlights Powell's remarks as pivotal for inflation, rates, and potential further easing ahead of the Oct 29 Fed meeting.
Watch Whales And BTC Moving Averages
- Monitor large whale positions and BTC technicals closely over the next day or two.
- If BTC fails to hold its 7- and 30-day SMAs near $111–117K, expect increased selling toward $105K.